Ex-ESPN star explains why Molly Qerim got dumped by 'First Take' in such ugly fashion

Molly Qerim left ESPN and First Take back in September and has barely been heard from since while being replaced on the show ...
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ESPN confirms Molly Qerim's First Take replacement as Stephen A Smith 'approves'

ESPN has announced Molly Qerim’s replacement on ‘First Take’ — and the new host has already received the seal of approval from Stephen A Smith. Last month, Qerim announced that she was leaving the ...
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Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette ...
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‘First Take’ won’t be as good without its unsung hero in Molly Qerim

We still don’t know the full story regarding why Molly Qerim left ESPN. But what is clear is that First Take won’t be the same without her. That’s not a knock on whoever ultimately replaces her. ESPN ...
Sports Illustrated

ESPN exec reveals real story of Molly Qerim's 'First Take' sudden departure

Anyone that works in sports media knows that it can be a brutal business. It seems like Molly Qerim is finding that out the hard way with her sudden and unexpected exit from ESPN's "First Take." Or ...
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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...